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Michael Polansky and Lady Gaga at the UK Premiere of “Joker Folie à Deux” at Cineworld Leicester Square, London, September 25, 2024. Karwai Tang/WireImage After selling out arenas, winning four trophies at the 2025 VMAs, and releasing a critically acclaimed album, Lady Gaga remains at the pinnacle of her career. Now, she’s shining a spotlight...

Odeal onstage at Webster Hall in New York on September 5, 2025. Deanie Chen Following his dynamic performance at Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B LIVE 2025, Odeal has been named Amazon Music’s newest Breakthrough Artist, joining the platform’s signature program dedicated to uplifting emerging talent. “My global journeys have deeply shaped my sound, weaving the vibrant cultures I’ve...

Audrey Hobert photographed on Aug. 27, 2025 at the Silver Lake Recreation Center in Los Angeles. Ariel Fisher Earlier this year, during a cover story for Billboard spotlighting her close friend Gracie Abrams, Audrey Hobert flipped open her Notes app and recited the lyrics to an early collaboration: a whimsical parody of Smash Mouth’s “All...

Laufey — Photo by Nicole Mago Contemporary jazz-pop prodigy Laufey has unveiled an array of performances across the UK and Europe during spring 2026. The Icelandic-Chinese vocalist and multi-instrumentalist is slated to grace Manchester’s Co-op Live on March 4 and London’s O₂ Arena on March 8, with additional stops in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, France...

Hot Chip • Photo by Louise Mason Hot Chip’s members were initially ambivalent about assembling a greatest-hits compilation. “We’ve always wondered if a retrospective was really necessary,” admits frontman Alexis Taylor from London. Yet when Domino Records suggested commemorating the 20th anniversary of their debut Coming On Strong, the band embraced the opportunity to revisit...

Kelly Osbourne attends Paris Hilton’s INFINITE ICON celebration at Hollywood Palladium on October 24, 2024. Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images. Kelly Osbourne is embarking on a new journey of healing, discovering unexpected sources of joy after the loss of her father, Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne. On September 8, the singer and television personality revealed...

Butch Vig Photo by Ruthie Hauge A stellar lineup of rock and pop luminaries will unite for the second annual Freezing Man benefit concert at Madison’s Sylvee on January 9 and 10, raising funds for Joey’s Song , the nonprofit dedicated to advancing epilepsy research, education, and support. Set in the venue’s intimate 2,500-seat theater,...